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September, 2004  September is Entrepreneurship Month
Tuesday, September 7, 2004 Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Welcome Class of 2006! The club officers introduce the club and fall semester club activities covering entrepreneurship, venture capital, and private equity.
Meet top advisors and directors of local tech community organizations and learn how they help businesses like yours. Witness new tech demos, reconnect with peers & enjoy some munchies. Public welcome. Free. Participating Organizations: Ann Arbor IT Zone, Ann Arbor Computing Society, Association for Women in Computing, Automation Alley, GLEQ, MichBio, New Enterprise Forum, Zell-Lurie Business Institute. More... Learn more about the Ann Arbor IT Zone. Thursday, September 9, 2004 Sunday, September 12, 2004 Monday, September 13, 2004 The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF) is a multi-million dollar venture capital fund operated directly out of the
University of Michigan Business School, enabling entrepreneurs to realize their business dreams. The WVF is
the largest, most active University-based venture fund of its type in the country.
Do you know where to raise funds for your new company when the banks say no? Creativity will prevail when it comes to raising capital. Our panel will let you in on the secrets of non-conventional financing. More... Friday, September 17, 2004 The Breakfast Club brings MBAs together with others from the University community to discuss and vet
business ideas. For those applying for Dare to Dream grants, pitch your idea to the audience and get real-time
feedback. Paul Kirsch and Victoria Bennett from the Zell Lurie Institute will discuss what makes an effective
Executive Summary. This is the first in a four-part series on presenting your business.
Barry Moltz debunks the myths of business start-ups by telling the truth. In his presentation, the serial entrepreneur delivers irreverent, straight talk about the complex intersection of start-up business, financial health, physical well-being, spiritual wholeness and family life. This perspective is augmented with other personal tales from the entrepreneurial front. Join us as Moltz offers tidbits of insight that will vaporize isolation, encourage self-reflection and refresh the spirit of anyone who has started a business or is thinking of starting one. More... Thursday, September 23, 2004 East Coast and European venture capitalist Geoff Woolley is a pioneer of venture leasing, a growing trend in the venture and growth capital markets. Geoff will be giving a primer on venture leasing, including the role of leverage in today’s venture-backed company. Friday, September 24, 2004 There will be four panel discussions; three breakout, networking sessions; and two very special keynote speakers. Free admission. Register for this public symposium. Keynote Speakers: Keith Alessi, Chairman and CEO of Lifestyle Improvements Centers, LLC, and former Chairman, President and CEO of Jackson Hewitt. Mr. Alessi (MBA 1979) has over 20 years of senior executive experience specializing in "turnaround" situations. At the symposium, Mr. Alessi will be presented with the Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his outstanding success and achievements in entrepreneurship.
Panel Discussions:
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Full-time and part-time MBA students who lack the financial resources to bring their business ideas to fruition may apply for start-up funding through the Dare to Dream Student Grant program. The program annually awards up to $105,000 over two phases of grant funding each September and February.
The past few years have seen the emergence of a new phenomenon—for the first time, globalization has expanded beyond the manufacturing and resources sectors and into the larger, faster growing, and higher value-added services sector. This development—often referred to as offshoring or offshore outsourcing—will have major economic and political consequences in the years to come. The service sector accounts for 78% of U.S. employment and, for the first time in history, is being exposed to competition from workers in low-income countries. Businesses are rushing to employ low-cost workers, governments in developing countries are working to promote offshoring, and state and local governments in developed countries are struggling with how to respond. In this talk, Robert Kennedy will explore the phenomenon of offshoring from several perspectives. More... Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Come meet MBA2 interns from entrepreneurial, venture capital, and private equity companies describe their summer experiences.
 Info on the Zell Lurie Institute's Marcel Gani internship program
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
This year's Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest (GLEQ) kicks off its Fall Cycle training schedule next week with a “double-header” presentation that includes an introduction to this year's competition and an educational session on market analysis. The GLEQ's free training session “Market and Competitive Analysis” session will also include a 15-minute introduction to this year's GLEQ business plan competition, highlighting new improvements to the Quest. Anyone interested in entrepreneurship or the GLEQ competition is encouraged to attend this free event. The training aspect of the session is designed to help entrepreneurs of all experience levels better understand the process of performing market analysis. The GLEQ is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational program designed to accelerate the formation of high-growth companies across Michigan. Anyone who lives, works or attends school in Michigan can participate in the competitions and educational programs at no cost. More info at www.gleq.org... Friday, October 8, 2004 Beginning Monday, October 11, 2004 (ongoing) Co-Create the Entrepreneurial Experience Most Relevant to Your Career: 2nd Year MBAs: October 11-15 and 18-22 ZLI staff members are available to individually counsel students on the best choices for applied entrepreneurial leadership development. Schedule a 30 minute appointment with a member of the Institute staff by visiting: http://www.zli.bus.umich.edu. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 In 1945, seventeen-year-old John W. Barfield, the son of an Alabama sharecropper, dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army. The majority of his two-year tour was served in Germany and France. Upon his discharge, he worked as a custodian for $1.75 per hour at the University of Michigan. Hard work and dedication eventually led him to form his own company, the Barfield Cleaning Company, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. International Telephone and Telegraph Company acquired Barfield Cleaning in 1969. In 1974, Mr. Barfield incorporated Barfield Building Maintenance Company, which was acquired by Unified Building Maintenance Services, Inc. of Washington, DC in 1986. In 1977, he incorporated John Barfield & Associates (later renamed Bartech, Inc.), and a year later he founded Barfield Manufacturing Company, which was acquired by Mascotech Industries, an automotive supplier and public company in 1991. Mr. Barfield is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Bartech Group, Inc. located in Livonia, Michigan. Bartech is among the nation's largest, independent professional staffing services and outsourcing firms, specializing in the placement of engineering and information technology professionals, and managing the staffing requirements of multi-national corporations on an outsourced basis. Bartech's PILLAR Technology Group subsidiary supports Fortune 1000 companies with fixed-price IT solutions services, and in-house training support. Bartech, with annual revenues exceeding $200 million, operates 22 offices in five states and Canada and employs more than 3,700 professionals. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 Paul Kirsch, Program Manager for the Zell Lurie Institute will present an overview of University and National business plan competitions. Participants in last year's competitions will be on hand to answer your questions. We will hold a networking event after the meeting where you can pitch your idea and build your team. Business Plan Competition Info Session
Friday, October 15, 2004 Crafting the Pitch: If you can't say it, no one will buy it. Two business ideas will be presented to the audience for feedback and development. Guest speaker Charles Fry -- CEO and CTO of Aurum IT -- and Victoria Bennett from the Zell Lurie Institute will discuss what makes an effective pitch. This is the second in a four-part series on presenting your business. Charles Fry, CEO and CTO, Aurum Information Technology Aurum IT is a technology outsourcing company focused on providing small and medium businesses with cost-effective professional IT services. Doing for IT services what ADP did for payroll, Aurum plans to be the preferred method of managing, building, and servicing information technology in companies with less than $1B in annual revenue. Charles currently lives in central Ohio with his wife Gretchen and their six wonderful kids. Thursday - Friday, October 28 - 29, 2004 The Entrepreneur & Venture Club will be sponsoring two venture capital roundtables with representatives from Intel Capital, Adobe Ventures, JP Morgan Partners, and Shasta Ventures. John Leckrone, Adobe Ventures John manages investments in early stage enterprise software companies for Adobe Ventures. John has also held senior positions in product management at Adobe Systems and business development at Netscape Communications. Prior to Netscape, John spent six years in Ford Motor Company's Marketing Leadership program in a variety of sales and marketing roles and two years as an independent consultant. John received a BA in economics from UCLA and an MBA from the University of Michigan. B. Rana, Intel Capital Bhavanipratapsinh Rana joint Intel Capital in 2000 in Bangalore and was responsible for the evaluation, structuring, negotiations and closing of Intel Capital's Indian investments. He currently works in Santa Clara , making and managing investments in the mobile communication sector. Prior to joining Intel Capital, Mr. Rana worked with Andersen in their consulting practice in Bangalore , India and a cross border niche investment boutique firm. During his tenure in consulting, Mr. Rana worked with clients in the power sector that were entering India's power sector (which was under a process of deregulation and privatization) as well as clients in the pharmaceutical industry (strategy and M&A). During his tenure with the investment boutique firm he worked on private equity fundings and was also involved in incubating an optical networking startup which was launched in association with Sycamore Networks in India . Mr. Rana is a Chartered Accountant and has an undergraduate business degree from Sydenham College , University of Bombay . He enjoys playing squash and is an avid diver. Rajiv Goel, Director, Intel Capital Rajiv and Rana both focus on Intel's investments in mobile internet clients (including wireless). Prior to Intel, Rajiv worked as CFO for a large company in India. Ravi Mohan, Managing Director, Shasta Ventures Mr. Mohan has more than eight years of venture capital experience and will lead Shasta's investments in software and technology-enabled service companies serving the business markets. Prior to co-founding Shasta, he was a General Partner at Battery Ventures, a firm he originally joined as a Kauffman Fellow in 1996. Previously, he was a Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company in 1995. >From 1992 to 1994, Mr. Mohan helped build MIC Software, a custom software development company headquartered in Mumbai , India . Previously, he held positions as a consultant at Hyperion Solution Corporation in 1991 and as a senior consultant for Andersen Consulting from 1989 to 1990. While at Battery Ventures, Mr. Mohan was a Kauffman Fellow in Battery III and Battery IV, a Principal in Battery IV and V, and a General Partner in Battery VI. He was responsible for eight investments in software and technology-enabled service companies and served on the Board of Directors of the following companies: Addamark, Corillian, Diligent, Enosys, Fasturn, Fincentric, and SupplierMarket. Mr. Mohan is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Indian Venture Capital Association (“IVCA”), Silicon Valley Chapter, and is a Charter Member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (“TiE”). Mr. Mohan holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan School of Business with Highest Distinction and was awarded a Citibank Fellowship for academic distinction. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. Ravi is a Michigan alumnus. He recently left Battery Ventures and is raising his new early stage tech fund, Shasta Ventures. You may want to ask Ravi about the Kauffman Fellowship Program: http://www.kauffmanfellows.org/. Michael Jung, Principal, JPMorgan Partners Prior to JPMP, Michael Jung was Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development at the Exigen Group, a global provider of business process solutions for companies in the services industry. At Exigen, Mr. Jung managed the company's day-to-day business development activities. Prior to Exigen, he served as Vice President of Strategic Corporate Development at Ask Jeeves, a leading internet and enterprise search company, where he led the company's mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnership efforts. Mr. Jung began his career advising a variety of high technology companies both as an investment banker with BancBoston Robertson Stephens and as an attorney with Gunderson Dettmer. He holds a JD and MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA in Political Economy of Industrial Societies from the University of California at Berkeley . Mr. Jung currently serves on the board of directors for Peakstone, Tidal Software, Celarix and Gridion. November, 2004 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 The Evening MBA Association, in conjunction with the Zell Lurie Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, cordially invites you to attend a Michigan Alumni Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion. The event will feature 7 successful alumni entrepreneurs from various fields. Topics for this informal discussion include starting a business and the challenges involved, financing, marketing, pricing, distribution and logistics, among many others. The following is the list of the alumni panelists:
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Sales are the lifeblood of any business. However, many entrepreneurs lack a comprehensive strategy for promoting top-line growth. Art DeMonte, executive director of the Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest (GLEQ), will share sound sales strategy with aspiring entrepreneurs. DeMonte has more than 24 years of business development, sales and marketing and general management experience. His work at successful start-up companies gives him firsthand knowledge of how entrepreneurs can develop effective sales strategies. Topics covered during this presentation will include:
The GLEQ is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational program designed to accelerate the formation of high-growth companies across Michigan. Anyone who lives, works or attends school in Michigan can participate in the competitions and educational programs at no cost. More info at www.gleq.org... Friday, November 12, 2004 Ever listened to the music of Cypress Hill? Korn? Method Man? Rage Against the Machine? Kanye West? Incubus? Ever see the movies “Something About Mary”, “American Pie”, “The Big Lebowski”, Jet Li’s “Kiss of the Dragon”, or “My Baby’s Daddy”? Ever wonder about the business behind the entertainment industry? Come meet the person who first signed the above bands, created the soundtracks for several of the above movies, and produced the rest. Join us in listening to Happy talk about his experiences in developing a business in the entertainment industry and how students can get started in the industry. Happy has had an amazing record of success over the last 14 years in the entertainment industry. From starting a music management company directly out of school, launching Immortal Records, expanding into movie soundtracks, then into television and movie production, and finally into athlete representation, Happy and Immortal have continuously looked for new areas of business. Friday, November 19, 2004 In preparation for the upcoming business plan competition deadlines, student business ideas will be presented to the audience for feedback and development. Tim Faley, Managing Director of the Zell Lurie Institute, will discuss what a business plan financial model should look like. This is the third in a four-part series on presenting your business.
Join our November Boot Camp Entreprenuers as they pitch to a panel of local venture capitalists. Then enjoy a keynote with Larry Freed, President and CEO of ForeSee Results. More... Friday, December 3, 2004 Paul Kirsch, Program Manager of the Zell Lurie Institute, will be presenting "The Business Plan: Yes, you really do need one." In preparation for the upcoming business plan competition deadlines, student business ideas will be presented to the audience for feedback and development. Monday, December 6, 2004 Professor Jim Price, who teaches the popular Entrepreneurial Management course, will present how to write a good business plan. For members interested in writing business plans for upcoming competitions, it will be especially helpful. Monday, December 6, 2004 Mr. Monaghan will discuss his unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, international business, and sports management. Come hear his inspiring story, and learn which "toppings" are essential for success in the business world! Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Professor Fred Feinberg of the Marketing Department will again present his popular talk on Marketing Research for Entrepreneurs. He will cover primary and secondary research methods tailored especially to the available resources of the entrepreneur. Thursday, December 9, 2004 Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn from Michigan alumnus, Mitch Mondry. Mitch is Vice President of M Group and President of the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). He will be presenting on what differentiates venture capital from private equity finance. He will also present an overview of the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), a unique structure that allows venture capital firms to obtain sponsored funding from the State of Michigan. Mitch will field questions, and may be looking for students to help him with the MVCA. Mitch is a great speaker that you will not want to miss! Friday, December 10, 2004 To be considered for Zell Lurie Institute sponsorship in external intercollegiate business plan competitions, please submit a completed Intent to Compete Form to zlicontact@umich.edu on or before Friday, December 10, 2004 at 5pm. A three-five page summary of your plan must accompany the form. Full business plans are to be completed on or before January 10, 2005. The Institute prepares teams to compete with hands-on coaching and also provides travel stipends. More info... January, 2005
Dean Dolan will discuss business education and the innovations that have occurred – distinguishing the school as a world class institution for education. In addition to his position, Dolan is a professor of marketing and was the Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. His major research interests are product policy and pricing. Dolan is author and co-author of eight books and numerous case studies. More info... Thursday, January 13, 2005 Thomas C. Barry is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Zephyr Management, L.P., an investment management company which he founded in 1994. Zephyr provides financial counsel and sponsors twelve specialized investment funds with over US $800 million in committed capital. Zephyr’s private equity funds invest in distressed municipal project bonds (MCAP I, II and III Funds), private equity in Mexico (ZN Mexico I and II Funds), private equity in Africa (South Africa Capital Growth Fund, ZM Africa Investment Fund, Capital Alliance Private Equity Fund, Pan-American Investment Partners) and internet service providers (Zephyr Internet Partners). Zephyr’s marketable securities funds invest in Latin America (Zephyr Latin American Fund) and developing countries (Zephyr Aurora Fund). Friday, January 14, 2005 A Quickpitch "practice pitch" session at the Michigan Room, Assembly Hall, beginning 9AM. All finalists are encouraged to do a practice run, which will be first-come, first-served. Saturday, January 15, 2005 The Marcel Gani Internship program places students within a startup, or a venture capital or private equity firm for a 12 week, full-immersion experience. This program gives Ross School of Business students the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills while simultaneously accelerating the advancement of the host company. New for 2005, the recommended compensation has been increased to $1,100 per week. Student application submissions are due on or before January 15, 2005. After 1/15 late applications are accepted. To qualify for a Marcel Gani internship, students must have an application on file at the Zell Lurie Institute. This is necessary in order for sponsor organizations to receive a subsidy. More info... Friday, January 21, 2005 Students pursuing business ideas for QuickPitch, Dare to Dream, and Pryor-Hale will be on hand to pitch their ideas and get real-time feedback from the audience. Networking will follow. Breakfast will be served. Friday, January 21, 2005 This should be an interesting conference and networking event for anyone interested in private equity or venture capital. Visit http://www.wharton-pec.org/index.asp to register. Cost for non-Wharton MBA students is $55. This looks like the Wharton equivalent to Dr. Brophy’s Growth Capital Symposium which will be held this year at Michigan on June 15th. Monday, January 24, 2005 Dr. Sang-Yong Nam is a distinguished entrepreneur in real estate who owns more than 450 rental units in 50 buildings throughout Washtenaw Country. Dr. Nam, a member of the U-M Presidents Club and Rotary Club, has donated over $1 million to the U-M to exercise his philosophy to give back. He will speak about how he was able to convert $4 in his pocket into the assets of over $50 million. Recommended Books:
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 For those who submitted Intent to Compete forms, the full business plan is due to zlicontact@umich.edu. Wednesday, January 26, 2005 BBAs and MBAs -- Submit your plan for a chance to receive grant funding of up to $10,000. Awards will be made based on the stage of business development - either Assessment or Integration - and the potential for growth of the innovative business. Eligibility
For more infomation, visit ZLI's Dare to Dream homepage. 
FuturTech is the University of Michigan's premier technology conference, providing a forum for students and industry practitioners to discuss the intersection of business and technology. This year's event, "Competing and Living in a World Transformed by Technology," will explore technology's continued impact on both business and society. Keynotes:
Panels:
For more information and to register, visit www.futurtech.org. Friday, January 28, 2005 Want to attract Venture Capital for your new business? You’ll have to master the art of the “Quick Pitch.” Also known as the “elevator pitch”, the goal is to deliver a compelling description of the problem you solve, your business model, and why your team can win, in just a few minutes. VCs are busy people, and a polished Quick Pitch is what you need to grab their interest. Quick Pitch is an exciting, spirited contest where real teams compete on stage for the hearts and minds of our VC judging panel. Learn what it takes to impress an investor, cheer on your friends and classmates, and get plugged in with the next generation of entrepreneurs coming out of the Ross School of Business. Judges:
February, 2005 Friday, February 4, 2005 Final Round Pryor-Hale business plan competition participants Adam Borden for Durapower and Ben Lewis and Todd Sullivan for Style High will be presenting their Pryor-Hale presentations for audience review. Here is your chance to see what a Pryor-Hale quality presentation looks like and contribute your thoughts on areas of improvement. Monday, February 7, 2005 All Club Members are invited to elect the next generation of club leadership. MBA1 candidates can run for President, VP Entrepreneurship, VP Venture Capital, VP Private Equity, and Treasurer. Friday, February 11, 2005 Please join us for an opportunity to learn from prominent Silicon Valley software venture capitalist and Michigan alumnus, Ravi Mohan. Prior to co-founding Shasta Ventures, Ravi was a General Partner at Battery Ventures. He is also a former Kauffman Fellow. Ravi will be talking with EVC members about his career progression and the process he recently traversed to raise a new early-stage technology fund. Please review Ravi's full bio here. Space is limited. We will accept names on a first come basis. Please RSVP for this event by sending an e-mail to tpandjir@umich.edu with “EVC Venture Speaker YES” as the subject line. Friday, February 11, 2005 All University of Michigan students are eligible to compete in the Ross School of Business 22nd annual Pryor-Hale competition. Teams with students from more than one academic unit will receive a slight advantage in the evaluation process. Selected finalists will present to a panel of professional judges. More info... Friday, February 11, 2005 Join the Zell Lurie Institute staff, Pryor-Hale judges, incoming and outgoing EVC officers, local entrepreneurs and investors, Dare to Dream applicants, and Pryor-Hale participants for a networking reception and the Pryor-Hale and Dare to Dream award announcements. March, 2005 Monday, March 14, 2005 Thomas Gottlieb, founder & Chairman of Mandara Spa, the largest international operator of luxury spas in resort hotels, has over 25 years of experience in banking, venture capital, real estate development and the hospitality industry in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Today, Gottlieb serves as a director for the following companies: Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP), Grove Farm, Exclusive Resorts, Geolo Investment Group; and as a trustee of The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, and The Pacific and Asian Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Hawaii. Thursday, March 17, 2005 Lunch with Mike Bowers and Bill Henry -- two career professionals from Comark Modular Building Company who transitioned from professional careers into entrepreneurship with the help of Brazos River Partners, a $250 million Private Equity Fund based in Dallas. Mike Bowers is a serial entrepreneur who has run companies that build mobile homes, created housing shipped overseas in containers, and his current venture, which builds modular commercial buildings at an enormous scale (up to 200,000 square feet). He has experience in decisions to take companies public, entrepreneurship from the ground up without venture capital, issues of growth and multiple locations, how to negotiate the sale of your business, etc. Bill Henry has done all the due diligence for Brazos River Partners prior to being tapped as the CEO for Comark. He can speak to issues concerning due diligence (what investors look for and the like) as well as different types of financing that firms might seek in order to grow from a start-up to something larger. He can also talk about issues relating to growth and organization. Thursday, March 17, 2005 The immigration lawyer will talk about legal aspects related to international students’ interests (regarding getting a job and starting a business). This is a very rare chance for you to ask and get answers to your burning questions. Michael M. Benchetrit is an Associate Attorney with the Troy office. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Guelph and a Bachelors degree in Political Science Specialized Honors program from York University in Toronto. Michael served as in-house counsel for Chelsea Computer Consultants and Millenium Systems, Inc. in New York City and was then in private practice in Farmington Hills, Michigan exclusively in immigration law. |
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